Specialized Tarmac Disc Comp 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Ultegra
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shadow Design, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra Disc R8020
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 52/36T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
Tires
Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp, Hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 571 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 591 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Stack | 501 mm | 515 mm | 528 mm | 545 mm | 566 mm | 592 mm | 613 mm |
| Reach | 366 mm | 376 mm | 381 mm | 385 mm | 396 mm | 403 mm | 409 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 494 mm | 512 mm | 536 mm | 545 mm | 567 mm | 582 mm | 600 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 75 ° | ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 mm | 451 mm | 481 mm | 499 mm | 519 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | ° | 71 ° | 75 ° | 72 ° | ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 126 mm | 143 mm | 163 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm | 974 mm | 976 mm | 979 mm | 991 mm | 1006 mm | 1013 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 731 mm | 741 mm | 756 mm | 776 mm | 796 mm | 827 mm | 851 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Tarmac Disc Comp is part of the Specialized Tarmac model. Specialized launched 279 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Tarmac bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2000$. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 – Sagan Collection 2020 on the other hand costs 13000$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Race bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Race bike is 3350$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Specialized released this model in 2020, its price was 3500$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Tarmac Disc Comp price is 4.48% higher than the average cost of a Race bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Tarmac Disc Comp components
Fork material
Tarmac Disc Comp has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Tarmac Disc Comp model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Tarmac Disc Comp has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
